LS50 Meta

If youre okay w passives, that is generally a more versatile route for future upgrades or repairs. Kef software is reportedly iffy as well. I can vouch for wiim software and have the ls50 metas

For passives your idea of KEF LS50 Meta is great, but also search up B&W 705 S2, Sonus Faber Venere 2.0

I think the primary benefit you would appreciate with that switch would be the improvement in volume within a relatively large space. the LSX II are a great-sounding speaker for near field, but you are probably pushing them hard in a room that size. the flipside is that I think the LSX II has somewh

I've been very impressed with my Oberon 3s. I "downgraded" from KEF LS50 Metas and a KC62 sub to just the Oberons and the reality is that the wide dispersion and generous bass response of the speakers alone are just way more enjoyable for my typical ambient, off-axis listening. On-axis midfield list

I like my kef ls50 metas but they do need a good amp and most importantly, a subwoofer to sound really good in opinion.

If this is mostly nearfield / desk listening and you’ve only got 10–20 cm from the rear wall, I’d prioritise controlled bass and good off-axis behaviour over sheer scale. Quick thoughts on your list: KEF LS50 Meta – excellent imaging and midrange, but they’re not ideal that close to a wall without s

This was my recent solution. Smaller room, so nothing crazy- but I bought LS50 Meta 3’s and was a little underwhelmed (as expected) by the lower end. Added a REL T5x and absolutely love the pairing with the KEF’s. Oh and I also left the port plugs in since I only have about 9” to the back wall.

I tried listening to them in Costco. The environment does not help it at all, unfortunately. I'm the owner of the LS50 Metas and this more budget friendly seemed far, far worse. I'm pretty sure with "my" playlist and in the correct room they would show common KEF traits due to their technologies.

!thanks Glad I saw that Marantz review… I’m practically sold on the WiiM Amp Ultra for starters after some more looking. I do like the modern look of the product. Thanks for bringing up the brightness factor of the B&Ws. I’m new to speaker setups but very happily use Focal Clear headphones, so I’m p

You're right. All KEF speakers need 4-ohm stable amplification, and any that rely solely on a single Uni-Q driver for full-range (Q150/Q1 Meta, Q350/Q3 Meta, LS50/LS50 Meta) for anything other than nearfield listening must be used with a subwoofer and high-passed to protect them from low frequencies